Bermuda Risk Summit CEO Panel 2026
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] today announced a headline executive session at the Bermuda Risk Summit 2026, bringing together global reinsurance CEOs to examine the evolving state of the market and the strategic decisions shaping its future.
A spokesperson said, “Titled “The State of Reinsurance: Balancing Risk, Returns & Resilience,” the panel will take place on 9 March 2026 from 1:15pm–2:15pm as part of the Summit’s theme, Building What’s Next.
“Moderated by John Huff, President & CEO of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR], the discussion will feature Jerome Halgan, CEO, Arch Re, Ryan Mather, CEO, Ariel Re, and Kathleen Reardon, CEO, Hiscox Re.
“Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and increasingly complex weather-related loss activity, the panel will explore how reinsurance leaders are recalibrating underwriting discipline, capital allocation, and risk selection to sustain returns while strengthening global resilience.
“Preview coverage described last year’s CEO discussion as a “powerhouse” panel of global leaders, and the session went on to draw strong delegate engagement and industry-media attention. In response, Bermuda Risk Summit is bringing the executive format back in 2026 to continue the leadership-level conversation on risk, capital, and long-term market resilience.”
President & CEO of ABIR, John Huff said, “This is a pivotal period for the reinsurance industry, Leaders are navigating a more complex risk environment while maintaining discipline and delivering sustainable returns. Bermuda continues to play a central role in that equation as a jurisdiction that connects global capital with risk under a framework of strong supervision and transparency.”
BDA Managing Director, Kendaree Burgess said, “Bermuda Risk Summit is designed to create space for informed, forward-looking discussion at the highest levels, The CEOs joining this session represent companies building the market’s next phase. Their perspectives are essential to understanding how the industry is evolving and where opportunities for growth and resilience lie.”
The spokesperson said, “Now in its fifth year, Bermuda Risk Summit convenes global insurers, reinsurers, asset managers, brokers, regulators, institutional investors, and risk professionals to examine the forces reshaping risk transfer and capital markets.
“Registration for the 2026 Bermuda Risk Summit is open at a rate of $695. Additional sponsorship and speaking opportunities are available. For more information, visit bda.bm or email bermudarisk@bda.bm.”
